Cost of living in Yangon (Myanmar) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Yangon | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,405 Kyat (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,334 Kyat (C$4.11) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,974 Kyat (C$2.58) | C$5.78 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,111 Kyat (C$2.67) | C$1.98 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,184 Kyat (C$2.06) | C$4.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,321 Kyat (C$1.51) | C$3.17 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,408 Kyat (C$4.80) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,166 Kyat (C$4.00) | C$4.24 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,069 Kyat (C$0.69) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,837 Kyat (C$1.19) | C$3.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,532 Kyat (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,416 Kyat (C$0.92) | C$2.48 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,618 Kyat (C$1.05) | C$1.93 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Yangon | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,626,240 Kyat (C$1,055) | C$2,136 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 690,870 Kyat (C$448) | C$1,257 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 159,183 Kyat (C$103) | C$124 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,696,860 Kyat (C$1,100) | C$1,120 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 698,199 Kyat (C$453) | C$805 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 81,401 Kyat (C$53) | C$66 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26,921 Kyat (C$17) | C$54 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 482,684 Kyat (C$313) | C$311 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 160,730 Kyat (C$104) | C$97 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,627 Kyat (C$4.30) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,261 Kyat (C$4.71) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Yangon | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,609 Kyat (C$52) | C$60 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54,895 Kyat (C$36) | C$39 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 127,425 Kyat (C$83) | C$98 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,124 Kyat (C$38) | C$117 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Yangon | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,022,500 Kyat (C$31,788) | C$22,942 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,723 Kyat (C$1.12) | C$1.67 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,221 Kyat (C$13) | C$67 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13,677 Kyat (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Yangon | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,555 Kyat (C$1.66) | C$8 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,926 Kyat (C$5.79) | C$22 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70,227 Kyat (C$46) | C$77 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,320 Kyat (C$4.10) | C$6 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,002 Kyat (C$1.95) | C$3.85 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,602 Kyat (C$2.34) | C$4.33 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,954 Kyat (C$1.27) | C$3.16 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,474 Kyat (C$0.96) | C$2.46 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,500 Kyat (C$4.21) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Yangon | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,052 Kyat (C$22) | C$51 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,264 Kyat (C$7) | C$27 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,668 Kyat (C$25) | C$135 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,095 Kyat (C$35) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,150 Kyat (C$4.64) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,573 Kyat (C$2.97) | C$5.42 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,305 Kyat (C$1.49) | C$7 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 683,434 Kyat (C$443) | C$647 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 76 Kyat (C$0.05) | C$0.24 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78,139 Kyat (C$51) | C$37 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,531 Kyat (C$2.94) | C$11 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 68 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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